The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has announced that the 2020 East Midlands Merit Awards (EMMAs) are now open for entries.

The awards are presented annually to the best civil engineering projects, people and ground-breaking research across Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire and provide the perfect opportunity to celebrate all aspects of civil engineering achievements.

Nominations are open to projects completed in 2019 and all types and sizes of project are considered – from local schemes to multi-million cross county infrastructure work. The winners will be announced at the ICE East Midlands Merit Awards Gala Dinner, taking place in Nottingham on Friday, 5th June.

The EMMAs also celebrate ICE Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Ambassadors, who have shown outstanding commitment to civil engineering by giving their time to inspire the next generation of civil engineers on behalf of ICE.

Last year, the EMMAs Large Project category winner, Newark Waste and Water Improvement Scheme, became one of ten projects from around the world, to be shortlisted for the international ICE People’s Choice Award.

Jo Barnett, ICE East and West Midlands Regional Director, said: “These awards are the perfect opportunity for our local civil engineers to celebrate their achievements across the region. We are delighted to announce that our 2020 awards are open for entries and we look forward to receiving many entries that really showcase civil engineering at its very best in the region.”

For further information on how to enter, visit: www.ice.org.uk/about-ice/near-you/uk/east-midlands/awards/merit-awards